In the UFC, standing out means having both confidence and the solid skills to back it up. Right now, there’s no doubt that Paddy Pimblett is one of those fighters who has both the charisma and the talent to back up his bold words. Talking about his confidence, a British fighter recently made a huge claim that he believes fight fans will laugh at him for. Despite the bold statement, ‘Baddy’ stands by his belief, showcasing his fearless attitude in the UFC.
In his recent chat with Ryan, Pimblett was asked if he sees himself beating Islam Makhachev. Showing confidence, the British fighter said it would be cowardly to say he couldn’t beat the UFC champ. Later, he added that while he respects Makhachev, he believes he could beat the current lightweight champion, even though some might laugh at the idea.
He said, “I respect Islam. He is a great champion. People will probably laugh at me for saying this, but obviously, I think I’d beat him. I don’t think any man on this planet would beat me if we got in a cage, I think I’d beat everyone.”
Paddy Pimblett believes he’d beat Islam Makhachev:
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 26, 2024
“I respect Islam, he’s a great champion.
People will probably laugh at me for saying this, but obviously I think I’d beat him. I don’t think any man on this planet would beat me.”
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Subsequently, Pimblett pointed out that they’re in the wrong sport if a fighter thinks no one in their division can beat them. He recommended they should try team sports like football or basketball, where they can blame others. However, in fighting, the responsibility falls solely on the fighter.
Paddy Pimblett Reveals Reason Behind Why He Looks Big Post-Fight
Paddy Pimblett is known for having two distinct personas: one during the fight and training camp, and another after. Before a fight, he looks sleek and solid for his weight class, but he appears noticeably bigger after the camp. Many fans have been curious about the reason behind this, and now Pimblett himself has answered it.
He said, “When I put [my body] in starvation mode for a week [to make weight for the fight], my body holds on to everything. So as soon as I have salty stuff, it just holds the water in me. That’s why I look bloated rather than fat.”
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🤔Paddy Pimblett explains that he looks big after his fights due to his body’s reaction on extreme weight cut leading up to the fight:
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) November 25, 2024
“When I put [my body] in starvation mode for a week [to make weight for the fight], my body holds on to everything. So as soon as I have salty… pic.twitter.com/o6iyTwx6ZH
Now that the mystery around Paddy Pimblett’s weight is straightforward, the focus shifts to who he will fight next. Currently, Islam Makhachev is far ahead, with Renato Moicano also in the mix. The British fighter has been nothing short of phenomenal, with his last loss coming in 2018. It’ll be interesting to see who he faces in his next fight.
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